— insufflation , n. — insufflator , n.
/in suf"layt, in"seuh flayt'/ , v.t., insufflated, insufflating .
1. to blow or breathe (something) in.
2. Med. to blow (air or a medicinal substance) into some opening or upon some part of the body.
3. Eccles. to breathe upon, esp. upon one being baptized or upon the water of baptism.
[ 1650-60; insufflatus ptp. of insufflare to blow into or on. See IN- 2 , SUFFLATE ]